The document provides information about various topics related to life in Britain, including marriage trends over time, popular housing types and their average costs, traditional and modern British cuisine and clothing, notable British musicians and bands, and several major holidays celebrated in Britain. Marriage ages have increased over the past 50 years, with the average age of marriage for men rising from 24 to 31 and for women from 22 to 29 between 1970 and 2003. Housing options range from detached and semi-detached houses to terraced homes and flats, with average costs varying significantly. British culture has been influenced by foods from India, Italy and China in addition to traditional dishes like fish and chips. Major holidays celebrated include Christmas, New Year's, Easter and Guy Faw